Across 5 covered model years from 1978 to 1982, the Yamaha XS 1100 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 630.5 lb (286 kg) and dry weights ranging from 568.8 lb (258 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XS 1100 weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XS 1100?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XS 1100 is heavier than about 51.8% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XS 1100 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 630.5 lb (286 kg) |
| Dry weight | 568.8 lb (258 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,101 cc |
| Torque | 48.7 lb-ft (66 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 7.72 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.75 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 57.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 608.2 lb (275.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XS 1100 weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XS 1100 weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 630.5 lb (286 kg) for wet/running weight and 568.8 lb (258 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha XS 1100 heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 52nd percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha XS 1100 weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1978-1982 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XS 1100 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.34 US gal (24 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 39.4 lb (17.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 1100 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 810.5 lb (367.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How heavy is the Yamaha XS 1100 after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 608.2 lb (275.9 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Yamaha curb-weight number.
How much heavier is the Yamaha XS 1100 wet than dry?
The supplied model-year data shows roughly 61.7 lb (28 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.
What is the Yamaha XS 1100 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 7.72 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha XS 1100 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.75 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.